NHTSA Campaign 04V163000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported Apr 12, 2004 · 2,497 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
ENGINE VIBRATION OR RIDING ON BUMPY ROADS COULD CAUSE THESE TANKS TO CRACK AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. IF THE FUEL TANK FAILS THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH AN UPDATED FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONDA | FSC600 | 2003 | 2,497 |
| HONDA | SILVER WING | 2003 | 2,497 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V163000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.